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Buddha, seated in the padmasana pose, in dhyana mudra (architectural fragment)

Artist Unknown, Gandhara (Ancient Pakistan and Afghanistan)

Artwork Details

Buddha, seated in the padmasana pose, in dhyana mudra (architectural fragment)
2nd century - 3rd century
Artist Unknown, Gandhara (Ancient Pakistan and Afghanistan)
black schist with light brown patina
8 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. x 2 3/4 in. ( 21.59 cm x 19.05 cm x 6.99 cm )
Gift of Mark and Iuliana Phillips
1996/2.26

Description

Subject Matter:

Buddha, seated in meditation, within an arch; part of a decorative panel on a small stupa.

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